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George Raymond Tucker, Jr.

George Raymond Tucker Jr., age 83, of Pinehurst, NC, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

George was born in South Philadelphia, Pa, son of the late George Raymond Tucker Sr. and Kathryn Lord Tucker. He lived in the Wilmington area until he retired in 1998 from Southco Inc., in Concordville, Pa. after 35 years of service. George served in the US Navy aboard the USS Forrestal from 1958 to 1962. He enjoyed ten pin bowling, golf and lawn bowling which he was a member of the United States team representing his country. He and his wife Jacqueline moved to Pinehurst, NC upon retirement and traveled all over the world.

George was a member of the Prospect Park Masonic Lodge in Prospect Park, Pa. where his late father was Grand Master as well as his brother Allan Tucker. George loved traveling, volunteering for US Kids, North/South amateur golf events, playing lawn bowls and won the Pinehurst Singles Club Championship 7 times plus enjoying life with all his family.

George is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jacqueline B. Tucker, his children from a previous marriage, a daughter Pamela Bybell and a son Brian Tucker, two sons Russell Clifford Harbaugh Jr. and Richard Cornell Downes , his grandchildren Danica Lima Bybell, Grace Bybell and Brett Bybell, Chris Tucker, Patrick Tucker, and Matthew Tucker and Chad Daniel Harbaugh, and his brother, Allan Tucker.

A private memorial service will be held in Wilmington, DE. A memorial service will be held at Southern Pines United Methodist Church in Southern Pines, NC. on a date to be announced.

Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 (https://secure.dav.org/site/Donation2?df_id=3061&3061.donation=form1&JServSessionIdr004=4haylft9a2.app334a) or the Prospect Park Masonic Lodge #578,  822 Lincoln Ave, Prospect Park, PA, 19076.

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A private memorial service will be held in Wilmington, DE. A memorial service will be held at Southern Pines United Methodist Church in Southern Pines, NC. on a date to be announced.

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    Judy Daniels lit a candle and writes,
    Jackie, thoughts and prayers for you and family.
    12/01/2021 02:56 pm
    Bob Matera writes,
    Dear Jackie and Family, I'm so very sorry to hear about my good friend and buddy George passing. I have some great personal memories of our time together at Southco, our many golf outings and trips and many other good times and laughs we shared together (along with Jackie) for more than 30 years. George was always one of my best and closest Southco friends (among many) and I'll miss him------and I know many others will as well! George was indeed a good man, a VERY good man---------and for me that pretty much sums up how I always felt about him and our personal relationship. Rest in Peace My Friend! Bob Matera
    12/01/2021 04:58 pm
    allan tucker lit a candle and writes,
    GOD bless your soul in heaven You will be very much missed
    12/02/2021 02:22 pm
    Lois J. MacCluen lit a candle and writes,
    Rest in peace cousin. You will be missed so much. The world needs more people like you. What a better place it would be. Jackie, deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family.
    12/02/2021 06:14 pm
    Betsy & Benjamin Tucker lit a candle and writes,
    God bless your soul & bring comfort to those who feel your loss.
    12/06/2021 12:24 am
    Uwe Lang writes,
    You are an example of how life should be lived. God Bless, love your next journey.
    12/06/2021 04:35 pm
    Ann Howland writes,
    Dear Jackie and Family So very sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed by all of the lawn bowls community here in Arizona.. We have so many great memories. God be with you in this difficult time.
    12/07/2021 10:55 am
    Richard Downes writes,
    Pop, you came into our lives when 2 young boys needed a guiding light & a Dad that was willing to treat us like his own. You provided the foundation for us to not just survive, but to excel. Your weekly phone calls & constant interest in what I was doing will be missed more than I ever told you- thank you for setting me up to live the life most dream of, and it was because of you! I will miss you dearly - God Bless and Rest In Peace!
    12/10/2021 12:12 pm
    Darlene Montgomery writes,
    Jackie, I was so shocked to hear of George’s passing & couldn’t help but remember all the good times we had visiting you both in Pinehurst. George & I watched Schindler’s List for hours downstairs & he was aghast when he talked about the Forrestal & I called it a boat. He loved watching Jeopardy & I think he was smart enough to have gone on the show. He was a kind, generous man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He will be missed!!I hope you are doing well. Darlene
    12/12/2021 02:42 pm
    Jim, Nancy Obrock writes,
    Very sorry to learn George passed last year. Condolences to Jackie and family.
    04/08/2022 01:47 pm

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